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Trinity Christian College to Close

Trinity Christian College will close next year due to financial pressure following years of declining enrollment, stubborn deficits and an overreliance on a small donor pool.

MacKenzie Scott, a light-skinned woman with long brown hair.

MacKenzie Scott Gifts $50M to Virginia State University

MacKenzie Scott has donated $50 million to Virginia State University, the largest gift the 143-year-old HBCU has ever received from...
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Trump Research Funding Plans: Penalize ‘Repeat Players,’ Reward Compact Signers

Before his administration asked universities to sign a compact in exchange for federal funding priority, the president ordered that grants shouldn’t be given “to a select group of repeat players.” Both actions could displace the use of merit in doling out research money.

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Opinion

It’s Not Enough to Say No to the Compact

Colleges must take the challenge to address affordability seriously—or else cede the issue to Trump.

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Higher Ed Tech Leaders Pursue Consolidation and Savings

Educause’s latest top 10 survey shows economic and political uncertainty are putting pressure on colleges to streamline their tech environments while keeping up with AI’s evolution.

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Northwestern, Cornell Still Working to Unfreeze Federal Funds

The Trump administration has used funding freezes as leverage in negotiations with universities as officials seek sweeping changes to campus policies and practices.

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Lewis & Clark College Divests From Weapons Manufacturers

Lewis & Clark College has divested its endowment funds from all weapons manufacturers, making it one of few higher education...
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Opinion

How Closing a University Changes You

Nancy H. Blattner looks back on her time as the final president of Fontbonne University.